What to Bring

Contact Us

Eric Booth
Director of Residence Life

Phone: 830-372-8065
Email: reslife@tlu.edu

Wondering what you can and cannot bring to campus while living in the residence halls? Here's a a quick list of items to put on your checklist and others to make sure to leave at home. Everything has been evaluated to make sure you have a comfortable and safe environment while living on campus. See you soon, Bulldogs!

What to bring:

Surge protector that has an ON/OFF switch
Alarm clock
Microwave, 700 watt/.7 cubic feet or less
Refrigerator, 4.0 cubic feet or less
Cordless telephone, 900 MHz or less
TV, that is HD capable
Stereo, DVD, Video games
Coffeemaker (K-cup style)
Computer and associated equipment
3M Command strips for hanging posters and pictures
Laundry detergent, basket, hangers
Linens for extra long twin bed, towels
Carpet or rugs with a non-slip rug pad
Lamp, no halogens
Personal hygiene items
Flashlight, other tools
Cleaning supplies

What NOT to bring:

Candles, incense
Halogen lamps
Space heaters
Wireless router
Any type of extension cord that is not a surge protector with an on/off switch
Anything with an open heating element, toasters, toaster ovens, hot plates, grills
Pets, including those that visit with family, except fish in a 10 gallon or less aquarium
Anything that may damage or mar surfaces,tacks, nails, pins, screws, tape of any kind, putty adhesives
Weapons of any kind
Alcohol, including full or empty decorative bottles, caps or shot glasses
Drugs and or drug paraphernalia
Fireworks